Position Title: Early Head Start Coordinator
Reports To: Manager
Broad Function: Oversee administrative and clinical oversight to program
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I. CORE VALUES:
1. Demonstrates cultural competence through an awareness of and sensitivity towards
Agency's clients' and coworkers' cultural and socioeconomic characteristics i.e. is flexible
in presentation of profession self, has the ability to "connect" with diverse populations,
and has the skills to integrate culture throughout the clinical process with respect to race,
color, creed, religion, gender, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, appearance,
mental and/or physical capability, etc. (Culture is defined as membership in a group that
has shared values, experiences and beliefs.)
2. Is committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and
believes in the capacity of people to grow and change.
3. Works from a strength based perspective.
4. Understands and works well with other service systems (i.e.; child protective, juvenile
justice, division on aging, probation and parole), maximizes resources to assist client.
5. Recognizes that consumers come first and responds to consumers appropriately.
6. Knows and adheres to all FC Policies and Procedures, participates in either the QA
Committee or a Subcommittee and/or keeps abreast of and adheres to QA policies and
procedures.
II. PROFESSIONALISM:
1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member.
2. Respects others' professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings.
3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
4. Willing to take on extra work when needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy).
5. Performs required tasks according to the program philosophy, policies and
procedures.
6. Is courteous, approachable, and cooperative towards co- workers, clients,
support staff, and others and conducts self in a mature, competent, confident,
and respectful manner.
7. Understands and adheres to confidentiality rights of clients, co-workers and
agency, consistent with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act), and protects personal health information in written, verbal and electronic
forms.
8. Practices self-care, has a sense of humor, and possesses a healthy work/ life
balance important to providing great customer service.
9. Ensures the safety & comfort of others by communicating the presence of
hazards, injuries, equipment problems or any need for help and knows the
emergency evacuation and all other safety policies (universal precautions, etc.).
10. In times of crisis is willing to help others and communicates urgent information
quickly to supervisor / Team.
11. Maintains good attendance (i.e., Maintains FT or PT schedule as contracted, and
attendance does not impair or negatively affect the team.)
12. Is punctual for client appointments, meetings, etc.
13. Meets program productivity requirements.
14. Uses good judgment, practices ethical decision-making, and explores all options
in problem
III. SUPERVISION:
1. Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared.
2. Document's supervision.
3. Able to receive feedback and to learn from it.
4. Has insight about self (i.e. strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that
knowledge toward growth and change.
IV. LEADERSHIP: Supervisory and Administrative Skills:
1. Coordinate and oversee therapeutic aspects of program, ensuring that all program
components are being implemented with fidelity. Collect, monitor, and report on
Program Outcomes, to measure progress, program impact, and inform continuous
quality improvement.
2. Coordinate administrative aspects of program to ensure compliance with
funding/level of service mandates, including but not limited to: level of service,
demographics and expenditures.
3. Act as a liaison between Clinton Hill /South Ward Promise Neighborhood and Family
Connections
4. Deliver group-based parenting training and teacher training using appropriate
evidence-based curricula.
5. Assist teaching staff, including family childcare providers, to improve classroom
management and teaching practices through classroom observations and
consultations to address teacher and individual child needs; and creating physical
and cultural environments that promote positive mental health and social and
emotional functioning. Travel to family based centers to provide training and support.
6. Provide training to staff on how to address prevalent child mental health concerns,
including internalizing problems such as appearing withdrawn and externalizing
problems such as challenging behaviors.
7. Assist management staff with the development and implementation of policies to limit
suspension and prohibit expulsion in accordance with HSPP 1302.17
8. Supervise intern(s) and program staff
V. CLINICAL:
Provide clinical services as described in Clinician Job Description.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification: Master's in Social Work or equivalent Masters in Human
Services. LSW, LPC, LCSW or state licensure/certification specific to program
requirement. Demonstrated ability to supervise others.
Experience: Two to three years' experience in mental health. Previous experience with
young children. Experience with diverse populations in an urban setting.
Knowledge: Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and various treatment modalities,
including group, family and individual treatment. Knowledge of community resources,
social service and mental health systems. Knowledge of appropriate clinical
interventions in a crisis and non-crisis situation. Knowledge of appropriate treatment
interventions for victims of sexual abuse, individuals suffering from PTSD, juvenile
sexual offenders. Knowledge of Family Systems Theory.
Skills and Abilities: Ability to conduct psychiatric and psychosocial assessments and
to make a differential diagnosis. Ability to supervise mental health staff regarding clinical
interventions, psychopathology, and theoretical case formulations. Ability to mobilize
individual and family strengths. Ability to provide consumers assistance in obtaining
concrete services. Ability to create a case formulation and treatment plan. Ability to
assess children, adults, and families for abuse and neglect. Ability to work with hard to
reach or resistant consumers. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to
create a warm, non-threatening therapeutic atmosphere. Ability to set limits and
appropriate boundaries with consumers. Willingness to work with individuals from
diverse backgrounds. Ability to work on multi-disciplinary team.
Professional Characteristics: Open, warm, empathic, attentive listener, self-aware,
ethical, creative, organized, flexible, open to criticism, patient, responsible, able to work
independently, mature, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic, willing to take on
additional tasks and responsibilities, interested in seeking additional training and skills.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: The individual must possess the ability to
perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling,
moving, and lifting of up to or in excess of 50 pounds.
*The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
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